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Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 217 and by clause  of Article Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following as Judges /Additional Judge of the following High Courts, w.e.f. the date they assume charge of their respective offices, vide notifications dated 03.01.2022:
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Name 
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Name of High Court
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Aniruddha Roy, Additional Judge, Calcutta High Court
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As Judge of the Calcutta High Court
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Madhav Jayajirao Jamdar, Additional Judge, Bombay High Court
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As Judges of the Bombay High Court.
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3.
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Amit Bhalchandra Borkar, Additional Judge, Bombay High Court
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Shrikant Dattatray Kulkarni, Additional Judge, Bombay High Court
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Abhay Ahuja, Additional Judge, Bombay High Court
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As an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court for a fresh term of one year with effect from 04th March, 2022.
This is issued by the Department of Justice , Ministry of Law & Justice.
Ministry of Finance
Jan Bhagidari event under G-20 : Coin and Note Exchange Melas organized by Currency Chests in Gujarat
Under the aegis of India’s Presidency of the G20 and in the run-up to the 3rd Finance MinistersandCentralBankGovernors meetingand3rd FinanceandCentral Bank Deputies  meeting, scheduled from July 14-18, 2023 in Gandhinagar, Jan Bhagidari programs were organized by RBI Ahmedabad for creating wider awareness and involvement among the members of the public.
The distribution of coins and exchange of soiled and mutilated notesbythe banks has been an area of focusfor Reserve Bank of India to ensure convenient access and last mile availability of currency-related services for the members of the public. Coin and NoteExchangeMelaswere,therefore, organizedunderJanBhagidarievents towards achieving the twin objectives of improving customer service along with increasing awareness of the upcoming G20 events.
Towards this, the following events were organized by Currency Chest-holding banks under the jurisdiction of RBIAhmedabad:
 Coin and Note Exchange Melas were organized in Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar by ten banks  from July01, 2023 onwards till July 13,
2023.
 Coin and Note exchange melas were organised by all the 159 CCs inAhmedabad issue circle on July 10, 2023.
 One mobile van of ICICI Bank was stationed nearAkshardhamTemple on July 11,
2023 to distribute coins to members of the public and also exchange soiled and mutilated notes received from them.
The banks have reported overwhelming response from the public during the events. The ten banks that had organized the Melas in Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar distributed 5.26 lakh coins and exchanged 32.81 thousand pieces of soiled and mutilated notes for a total value ₹10.17 lakh. The mobile van stationed near Akshardham Temple servedmorethan300customersbydistributing42.50thousandcoinsandexchanging soiled and mutilated notes worth ₹13.65 thousand and also distributed G20 kits to each of them.
Acollage of pictures from the Jan Bhagidari events is enclosed.
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Ministry of Mines
National Mineral Exploration Trust
The MMDR Act, 1957 was amended in March 2021 and now the amended Act mandates NMET as a nonprofit autonomous body. The autonomy of functioning will give the NMET the necessary flexibility to achieve its desired objectives.
Ministry of Mines has received approval from Department of Expenditure  to create 12 new posts for NMET.
Ministry of Mines has taken the following steps to boost the mineral exploration in the country-
- The MMDR Act 1957 was amended in March 2021 to make provision for funding of private exploration agencies from National Mineral Exploration Trust . So far, nine agencies have been notified under the second proviso to Section 4 of the MMDR Act.
- Geological Survey of India has given thrust on Pan-India mapping projects like National Geochemical Mapping, National Geophysical Mapping, National Aero-Geophysical Mapping and Specialized Thematic Mapping programmes which are expected to contribute immensely to delineate new potential areas for further systematic mineral exploration.
- OGP area has been updated with incorporation of more baseline and exploration data and has been increased to 6.88 lakh sq.km for 18 minerals from a previous figure of 5.71 lakh sq.km for 10 minerals.
- Following MEMC Amendment Rules 2021, 252 Geological Memorandums have been handed over to the concerned State Governments for auctioning as composite licence.
- NMET has streamlined the process of sanction and release of funds for fast implementation of exploration projects. A Scheme of partial reimbursement of exploration expenses for Composite Licenses  holders has been formulated for exploration of certain minerals. NMET provides financial assistance for strengthening of exploration infrastructure of Central Government organizations & State DGMs/DMGs.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
IMPLEMENTATION OF PM-YASASVI SCHEME
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing an umbrella scheme namely PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India  for OBC and others
The Ministry is implementing an umbrella scheme namely PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India  for OBC and others, having following five components:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- Top Class School Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- Top Class College Education for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls
Expenditure for the last three years under each component of PM YASASVI for OBC and Others, is given in Annexure-I.
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Amount in Crore
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Name of Scheme
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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Expenditure
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Expenditure
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Expenditure
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1
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
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165.91
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218.29
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361.38
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2
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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
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1159.24
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1320.14
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1005.61
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3
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Construction of Hostels For OBCs Boys and Girls
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31.59
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18.77
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18.80
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4
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Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
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New Scheme
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1.85
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5
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Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
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0
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM hails inclusion of Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas in UNESCO World Heritage List
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the inclusion of Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sharing a post on X by UNESCO, the Prime Minister said;
“More pride for India!
The magnificent Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The timeless beauty and intricate details of the Hoysala temples are a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and the exceptional craftsmanship of our ancestors.”
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Government has earmarked Rs.200 crores each for 8 North Eastern States under AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that in the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package announced on 12th October, 2020, the Government has earmarked Rs.200 crores each for 8 North EasternStates as a special interest-free 50-year loan to States under Capital Expenditure Boost for States package.In a written reply to a question in the Rajya sabha today, he said, the Government of India has announced AatmaNirbhar Bharat Packages  1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 on 13th May, 2020 to 17th May, 2020, 12th October, 2020 and 12th November, 2020 respectively.
The AatmaNirbhar Bharat Packages comprise of various long-term schemes/programmes/policies announced with the objective of fighting COVID-19 and to make the country self –reliant. Packages/schemes under AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan are applicable to the entire country including North Eastern Region.
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Ministry of Tourism
Destination Based Skill Development Training Programme for creation of employment at tourist destinations across the country
Key Highlights:
- Destination Based Skill Development Training Programme started at 7 destinations initially in FY 2019-20
- Programme continues in FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22.
Taking note of large scale scope for creation of employment at tourist destinations, the Ministry of Tourism started the Destination Based Skill Development training programme at 7 iconic sites i.e. Taj Mahal at Agra, Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, QutubMinar at Delhi, Mahabodhi Temple at Bihar, Colva Beach at Goa and Kaziranga at Assam in FY 2019-20 to train, upgrade and sensitize the local people residing near these tourism sites and destinations.
This programme continued in Financial Year  2020-21 and upscaled to more than 150 new destinations. However, due to Covid-19 pandemic this programme took place at 44 destinations. This programme is continued during the current FY 2021-22. So far this programme has taken place at 24 destinations.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment arranges free meals for more than 1.27 Crore Destitutes/Beggars/Homeless persons since lockdown started
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment working with major Municipal Corporations has arranged for feeding of more than 1.27 crore destitutes/beggars/homeless persons since lockdown started . The Ministry, in a project, had already selected ten  cities; Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Nagpur, Patna and Indore for implementing a comprehensive scheme for rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging which would cover identification, rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, education, skill development with the support of State Governments/UTs/Local Urban Bodies and Voluntary Organizations, institutions etc. 100% Assistance under the Scheme shall be provided to the States/UTs for its implementation.
In the current circumstances facing the Country in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, and the resulting lockdown all over the country, it was feared that many people currently engaged in begging, vagrants would be facing serious difficulties resulting in starvation. In view of this, Municipal Corporations of ten cities were instructed in the wake of lockdown to set up feeding centres for providing free cooked food for the persons engaged in beggary and vagrants with immediate effect. This arrangement would also help in identification of the persons who could be brought under the comprehensive national project in the future.
City wise details of destitute/beggars/homeless persons provided cooked food is as under:
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Delhi
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75.0
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Mumbai
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9.8
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Kolkata
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1.3
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Chennai
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3.5
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Bengaluru
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14.0
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Hyderabad
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7.0
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Nagpur
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0.8
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8.
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Indore
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8.4
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Lucknow
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7.0
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10.
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Patna
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0.5
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Total
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127.30
Special Service and Features
GeM  enters into strategic partnership with TANSTIA 
GeM , India's leading online public procurement platform, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with TANSTIA .
TANSTIA, registered under the Tamil Nādu Societies Registration Act, 1975. TANSTIA has totally 105 SSI Associations and nearly 1600 direct unit holders in its membership folder and nearly 27216 indirect members, including District SSI Associations, Industrial Estate Manufacturers Associations, Product-wise Manufacturers Associations, and more.
Recognizing the potential for collaboration, GeM has signed Memorandum of Understanding  to TANSTIA to jointly enhance the GeM seller base in Tamil Nadu. The agreement outlines the commitments and collaborative efforts of both parties to promote transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in public procurement processes. The partnership between GeM and TANSTIA holds immense potential for growth and development in the small and tiny industries sector in Tamil Nadu.
During the last fiscal year, Tamil Nadu recorded the second highest growth in GeM procurement amongst 36 States and UTs. The State observed an increase in order value by 302.5% from INR 220.89 Crore in FY21-22 to INR 889.19 Crore in FY 22-23. MSEs received orders worth INR 3,808.50 Crore from Central and State Govt. Buyers in FY 22-23, an increase of 122.0% from FY 21-22. With access to the national market, 92% of orders  were from Buyers outside Tamil Nadu.
Government e-Marketplace  is the Public Procurement Portal for procurement of goods and services for all Central Government and State Government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Units  and affiliated. GeM endeavours to make public procurement process transparent, efficient and inclusive. In the financial year 2022-2023, procurement of goods and services from government portal Government e Marketplace  has crossed the Rs 2 lakh crore mark, which is a remarkable achievement. GeM is now dedicatedly focusing on facilitating State Government Departments to enhance the procurement through the portal, with an intent to onboard all state buyers and local sellers. GeM has sought the services of Ernst & Young  as consultants for increasing the adoption of GeM with State Governments.
MoU was signed on 21st June 2023 at Chennai by Er. K. Marlappan, President- TANSTIA in the presence of Mr. A.V. Muralidharan, Deputy Director General and Dy. CEO Government e Marketplace , Mr. G. Kathiresan, Joint Secretary  TANSTIA, Mr. Ramesh Mahadevan, Business Facilitator, GeM, Mr. K.S. Prasanna, Consultant, GeM and Mr. N. Sabareesh, Consultant, GeM.
Ministry of Mines
Indian Bureau of Mines to Celebrate 75th Foundation Day on 1st March
Indian Bureau of Mines  under the Ministry of Mines will be organizing the 75th “Khanij Diwas” to mark the Foundation Day on 1st March, 2023 in Nagpur. Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi and Minister of State for Coal, Mines & Railways Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve will be addressing the one-day function. A special exhibition highlighting the strides and recent initiatives of India’s mining sector will be inaugurated by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines Shri Vivek Bharadwaj as part of the forenoon technical session.
Felicitation of 76 five star rated mines for fostering sustainable mining practices for the assessment year 2021-22, presentation by different mining companies, showcasing of a film on IBM, release of postal stamps and souvenir are some of the other highlights of the foundation day celebrations.
The Indian Bureau of Mines  came into existence on the 1st March, 1948 based on the recommendations of the National Mineral Policy Conference. From a small beginning as a purely advisory body, over the years IBM has emerged as a premier national organization dealing with various aspects of the country’s mining and mineral industry; fulfilling the dual role of enforcing statutory provisions as well as engaging in various development activities.
Ministry of Defence
INS TRISHUL ARRIVES IN SEYCHELLES TO PARTICIPATE IN SEYCHELLES NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS ON 29 JUN 23
INS Trishul made a port call at Seychelles as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India's cordial ties with her maritime neighbours. During the visit, the Commanding Officer paid courtesy calls to H.E. Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs and senior defence Leaders of Seychelles Armed Forces. He also called on High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, Mr Kartik Pande,.
The ship prior entry into port, undertook joint EEZ surveillance. His Excellency Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles welcomed the joint EEZ surveillance with Indian Navy which has helped in fostering the existing maritime cooperation between the two countries.
During the interactions, Brigadier Michael Rosette, CDF, Seychelles Defence Forces highlighted the strong relations between India and Seychelles. Col Jean Attala, Chief of Staff, Seychelles Defence Forces and Col Kunal Sharma, Military Advisor to Seychelles Defence Forces were also present.
The ship is scheduled to participate in the Seychelles National Day celebrations on 29 Jun 23.
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AYUSH
Ministry of AYUSH is continuously working on COVID19 Medicines-Union Minister Shripad Naik
Free Distribution of AYUSH 64 starts in Goa
Panaji, May 28, 2021
Union Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant today inaugurated free distribution of AYUSH 64 for asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 Patients in Goa. Dr H.K. Gupta, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Dr Datta Bhat, Deputy Director; Department of AYUSH were also present on this occasion.
Union Ministry of AYUSH is constantly working on effective medicines for COVID-19 patients, said Shripad Naik. AYUSH 64 was recently launched by the AYUSH Ministry in all states. AYUSH 64 is being distributed free of cost to asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID19 Patients. Shri Naik urged Goans to avail benefit of this medicine.
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant said that AYUSH 64 will be distributed with home isolation kit to asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID19 Patients. AYUSH 64 is available with all the Primary Health Centers in the State. To avoid post Covid complications, the recovered patients should take care with good hygiene and proper diet.
AYUSH 64 can be availed by representatives of the patient by producing RTPCR Positive Report within 7 days of the test and Aadhaar Number.
AYUSH-64 is an Ayurvedic formulation which was developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences , the apex body for research in Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush, for management of Malaria. This drug was repurposed as the ingredients showed notable antiviral, immune-modulator and antipyretic properties. The in-silico study done on AYUSH-64 showed that about 35 out of 36 of its Phyto-constituents have high binding affinity against COVID 19 virus. The formulation has also shown very promising results in Influenza like illness. With the scientific evidence generated from 06 clinical studies across India, AYUSH-64 has been identified as a potential adjunct to Standard care in the management of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 to improve the clinical recovery and quality of life.
Ministry of Finance
1,42,73,910 new accounts opened under Sukanya Samriddhi Account  between 2018 and 2021
The number of new accounts opened under Sukanya Samriddhi Account  from 01.04.2018 to 31.10.2021 is 1,42,73,910. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Minister stated details of States with the highest and lowest number of accounts under SSA as on 31.10.2021 as below:
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Statement Showing details of States with highest number of accounts
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Uttar Pradesh
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29,12,632
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Tamil Nadu
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26,03,872
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Maharashtra
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23,13,584
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Madhya Pradesh
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22,17,375
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Karnataka
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21,08,078
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Statement Showing details of States with lowest number of accounts
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Name of the State/UT
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No of Accounts as on 31.10.2021
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Lakshadweep
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331
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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5,305
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Ladakh
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6,209
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Mizoram
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10,204
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Sikkim
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11,455
The Minister stated that the reasons for varying number of accounts in different states could be the size of the population, ability and willingness of parents to save etc.
The Minister stated details of the distribution proportion of public and private banks in number of accounts since launch of the scheme till 31.10.2021 as below:
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Public Banks
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96.24
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Private Banks
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3.76
Note: While calculating distribution proportion, accounts opened under SSA in various Post Offices have not been considered.
Ministry of Railways
Security Cameras in Trains
It has been decided to fit Closed Circuit Television  cameras in trains / coaches of Indian Railways. Till date, CCTV cameras have been provided in more than 2,000 coaches in around 114 Mainline trains, 88 Electric Multiple Unit  rakes and 4 Mainline Electric Multiple Unit  rakes.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Grants Financial Assistance of Rs. Five Lakh to Archer Gohela Boro For Medical TreatmentUnion
Union Minister of State  Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 5 Lakh  to National Level Archer Ms. Gohela Boro for her medical treatment. The financial assistance has been given from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons .
This is in addition to financial assistance of over Rs 3.37 Lakh already provided to her upto January, 2018.
Ms. Gohela Boro is suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus combined with other multiple disorder. She belongs to very poor family in village Amguri in Kokrajhar.
Ministry of Communications
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign by Department of Post
15100 flags have been available in Goa Division for sale at Rs. 25 per piece
Goa, 5 August 2022
Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a campaign “Har Ghar Tiranga” has been launched by the Government of India to encourage the citizens to hoist the National Flag of India in their homes to instill a feeling of patriotism in the hearts of people and reminisce the contribution of those who tirelessly worked for building the nation. It is envisaged that all citizens be encouraged to hoist Tiranga in their homes during the period from 13th August 2022 to 15th August 2022.
In view of the vast network of DoP, the Govt of India has entrusted the distribution of National Flags through the DoP to enlighten the citizens of the importance of the campaign and supply the National Flag to each and every corner of the country. The National flags have been supplied by the Postal Directorate, out of which 15100 flags have been received in Goa Division for sale at Rs. 25 per piece. The National flags have been distributed to post offices including branch post offices in remote villages, hence made available for sale to the citizens for serving the purpose of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” Campaign.
For spreading awareness on the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign flex banners have been displayed in 7 main post offices in Goa Division which includes Panaji, Margao, Vasco, Curchorem, Ponda, Bicholim and Mapusa Post Office. Banners shall be displayed in all post offices for effective awareness before 10th August 2022.
The Goa Postal Division organized prabhat pheri as a part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to enlighten the public on the importance of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign wherein Shri Nilkanth Halankar, Member of Legislative Assembly of Tivim constituency had been welcomed and participated for the initiative.
Selfie points shall be set up at Panaji H.O. and Margao H.O. where citizens approaching the head office shall be motivated to take selfies at this point and share it on social media handles by tagging Indiapost and Amrit Mahotsav handles with hashtags #Indiapost4tiranga and #HarGharTiranga.
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